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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 52

Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Council met on Monday, when there were present: Ald. Hamilton (Mayor), Spence, Speer, Gibson, Morgan and Palmer. An apology was…

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Real Accident Causes (Issued by Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 1

[?]ports of road accidents through the State show that there is a [?]ceable increase in those caused by [?]ying stock on the streets of…

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P. and C. Association Corowa District Council's Annual Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Corowa District Council of the P. and C. Association was held at the Intermediate High School last Friday…

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Items of News Bush Fire Advisory Council at Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Representatives of the bush fire brigades in the Kyeamba shire attended a conference at Wagga yesterday, and formed an Advisory Council. Mr. J. O…

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Parents Cause Deaths? (Issued by the Road Safely Council of Now South Wales)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

Parents, more than any others, could have helped in preventing most of these accidents:-- Children under seven years of age…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Wakool Shire Council, held on April 15, the following were present:—Crs. J. B. O'Donnell, president (in the chair). W…

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Surprise for the Mayor

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 6

The newly-appointed Methodist Minister to the Albury circuit. Rev. H. H. Allen called upon the Mayor (Ald. D. G. Padman) yesterday, and…

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ALD. A. C Hake Killed in Plane Crash Companion Also Perishes Tragic End to a Brilliant Career Intended Joining the R.A.A.F. Mayor's Fine Tribute to a Worthy Colleague

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

Alderman Alfred Charles Hake, aged 38, one of the most brilliant of Albury's younger business men, and a member of the legal firm of Belbridge, Hake and Hague, was killed in a tragic aeroplane accident near…

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A Municipal Asset

Border Morning Mail · Monday 6 May 1940 · page 1

In municipal circles Aid. Hake will be remembered for the vigor, energy and vision that be introduced into council's deliberations. No question…

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Culcairn Shire Council Grant for Flood Damage

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 3

In connection with the grant of £350 made by the Department of Works and Local Government to the Culcaira Shire Council to repair flood…

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Beechworth Shire Monthly Meeting Held Dog Owners Warned

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 4

At the last meeting of Beechworth Shire Council, Cr. D. Nankervis (President) presided, and the following were also present: Crs- J. P. Harper…

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Chiltern Shire To Press For Uniform Electricity Rates Business at Yesterday’s Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 6

Present at the monthly meeting of Chiltern Shire Council yesterday were Crs. C. D. Martin (President), J. B. Bell, E. A. Keller, T. Peake. J. Brann,…

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Culcairn Shire Councillors Discuss Roads Meeting Held Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council yesterday, the following were present: Councillors J. H. Balfour (President), L. C. Lindner,…

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Electricity for Albury “No Preferential Treatment” Shepparton Council Told Shepparton

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

Alterations that the Victorian State Electricity Commission in supplying power in bulk to the Albury Municipal Council was exercising…

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These Cause Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 1

Reports of road accidents throughout the State show that there is a noticeable increase in those caused by straying stock on the streets or…

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Money for War Loan Council to Meet State Allocations May Be Cut Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 4

A meeting of the Loan Council will be held at Canberra on May 27 to arrange Commonwealth and State works allocations for…

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Culcairn Shire Council Money Available for Flood Damage Repairs Alteration of Shire Boundary

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 6

Advice was received at the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council on Monday that money was being made available by the Department for flood damage repairs. A conference is to be held between representatives of the…

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Conargo Shire Council Meeting Land Department’s Policy Opposed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

A MEETING of Conargo Shire Council was held yesterday There were present : Cr. J. H. Patterson Resident), and Crs. N. F. Armytage, A. C…

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Coreen Shire Matters to the Ratepayers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

Costly errors and probable cause of same: (1) Upon the appointment of the Health Inspector it was necessary…

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Hume Shire Council Wants More Loans Unemployment Tax Funds Business at Yesterday’s Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 4

Present at yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council were: Crs. J. E Jelbart (President). T. E. Ashford. F. Howard. J. P. Smith. G. A. and B. P…

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